Master System

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Coming back from the vacation Sonic took after foiling the plans of Dr Robotnik, he finds that Tails and all his other animal friends are missing. Sonic finds a letter waiting for him, that reads- Dear Sonic, Robotnik is back, and he's captured all the animals on the island! He is holding me in a place called the Crystal Egg. In order to free me, you have to find and bring the six Chaos Emeralds. Robotnik made me write this. He says he's waiting for you, and he's created six really nasty robots in order to 'get rid of you once and for all.' I don't know what he has planned, but Sonic, please be careful! Sincerely, Tails. That being more that enough motivation for him, Sonic races out to defe...

Genre: Platform
Year: 1992
Developer: Aspect Co. Ltd.
Publisher: SEGA of America, Inc.
Players: 1

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Achievements

43 achievements · 380 total points

Minecarts & Mandibles Defeat the Pit Master and clear Under Ground Zone without using level select
5 pts
Hang Gliding's for the Birds Defeat the Hiyoko Master and clear Sky High Zone without using level select
5 pts
Sealing a Soapy Deal Defeat the Balance Master and clear Aqua Lake Zone without using level select
5 pts
If You Try, You Can Do Anything Defeat the Dohyo Master and clear Green Hills Zone without using level select
5 pts
Mechanical Matterhorn Defeat the Charge Master and clear Gimmick Mountain Zone without using level select
5 pts
A Journey for Miles Defeat Dr. Eggman in Crystal Egg Zone and rescue Tails without using level select
25 pts
Rebuilt from the Lost Death Egg Defeat Mecha Sonic and clear Scrambled Egg Zone without using level select
5 pts
Feeling Blue Down Below Obtain the blue Chaos Emerald in Under Ground Zone
10 pts
Beautiful Golden View Obtain the yellow Chaos Emerald in Sky High Zone
10 pts
Shining Beneath the Waves Obtain the pink Chaos Emerald in Aqua Lake Zone
10 pts
Twinkle, Sonic Warrior Obtain the white Chaos Emerald in Green Hills Zone
10 pts
Crimson Within Cast Iron Obtain the red Chaos Emerald in Gimmick Mountain Zone
10 pts
Green Eggs and Harm Obtain the green Chaos Emerald in Scrambled Egg Zone
10 pts
Hypogean Helpings of Act 1 Break both 1-Up monitors in Under Ground Zone Act 1
5 pts
Hypogean Helpings of Act 2 Break the 1-Up monitor in Under Ground Zone Act 2
5 pts
Airborne Array of Act 1 Break both 1-Up monitors in Sky High Zone Act 1
5 pts
Airborne Array of Act 2 Break the 1-Up monitor in Sky High Zone Act 2
5 pts
Limnic Lives of Act 1 Break all three 1-Up monitors in Aqua Lake Zone Act 1
5 pts
Limnic Lives of Act 2 Break the 1-Up monitor in Aqua Lake Zone Act 2
5 pts
Verdant Vitals of Act 1 Break all four 1-Up monitors in Green Hills Zone Act 1
5 pts
Verdant Vitals of Act 2 Break all three 1-Up monitors in Green Hills Zone Act 2
5 pts
Iron Willpower of Act 1 Break both 1-Up monitors in Gimmick Mountain Zone Act 1
5 pts
Iron Willpower of Act 2 Break both 1-Up monitors in Gimmick Mountain Zone Act 2
5 pts
Labyrinthine Living of Act 1 Break all three 1-Up monitors in Scrambled Egg Zone Act 1
5 pts
Labyrinthine Living of Act 2 Break both 1-Up monitors in Scrambled Egg Zone Act 2
5 pts
Bedazzled Backups of Act 1 Break the 1-Up monitor in Crystal Egg Zone Act 1
5 pts
Bedazzled Backups of Act 2 Break all three 1-Up monitors in Crystal Egg Zone Act 2
5 pts
Subterranean Riches of Act 1 Clear Under Ground Zone Act 1 with at least 220 rings without taking damage
10 pts
Subterranean Riches of Act 2 Clear Under Ground Zone Act 2 with at least 200 rings without taking damage
10 pts
Stratospheric Savings of Act 1 Clear Sky High Zone Act 1 with at least 170 rings without taking damage
10 pts
Stratospheric Savings of Act 2 Clear Sky High Zone Act 2 with at least 160 rings without taking damage
10 pts
Tidal Tender of Act 1 Clear Aqua Lake Zone Act 1 with at least 160 rings without taking damage
10 pts
Tidal Tender of Act 2 Clear Aqua Lake Zone Act 2 with at least 280 rings without taking damage
10 pts
Grassland Gold of Act 1 Clear Green Hills Zone Act 1 with at least 290 rings without taking damage
10 pts
Grassland Gold of Act 2 Clear Green Hills Zone Act 2 with at least 210 rings without taking damage
10 pts
Profitable Peak of Act 1 Clear Gimmick Mountain Zone Act 1 with at least 210 rings without taking damage
10 pts
Profitable Peak of Act 2 Clear Gimmick Mountain Zone Act 2 with at least 220 rings without taking damage
10 pts
Tubular Total of Act 1 Clear Scrambled Egg Zone Act 1 with at least 220 rings without taking damage
10 pts
Tubular Total of Act 2 Clear Scrambled Egg Zone Act 2 with at least 230 rings without taking damage
10 pts
Crystalline Cash of Act 1 Clear Crystal Egg Zone Act 1 with at least 230 rings without taking damage
10 pts
Crystalline Cash of Act 2 Clear Crystal Egg Zone Act 2 with at least 200 rings without taking damage
10 pts
Flicky Finders Find the birds in Sky High Zone Act 1
5 pts
The Greatest Bond Alive Rescue Tails and finish the entire game without dying without using level select
50 pts

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 frequently asked questions

How do I play Sonic the Hedgehog 2 online with a friend?

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Master System) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in the Master System library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Sonic the Hedgehog 2 netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Sonic the Hedgehog 2 have achievements?

Yes, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has 43 achievements worth 380 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.